SFP
Small-form Factor Pluggable

An SFP is a small hot pluggable transceiver used in data communication and telecommunications networks. SFPs interface between communication devices such as switches, routers and fibre optic cables. They are available in a wide range of interface types to both single mode and multi-mode fibre optics as well as copper cable. Modern SFPs support service assurance and performance monitoring activities.

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